The messaging from the New England Patriots has been very clear in the months since they selected Drake Maye with the third pick in the 2024 NFL draft. The organization was going to exercise patience, bring the young quarterback along slowly, and do whatever they could to put him in a position to succeed. Most interpreted this messaging as a flashing neon sign that Maye would not play very much in his first year, an impression confirmed by head coach Jerod Mayo telling reporters ahead of training camp there was no doubt veteran Jacoby Brissett had the starting job.
A month later, things have changed.
